Wednesday, May 02, 2018

The Community Working Group for high-speed rail is meeting tonight, and are expected to talk about their business plan and may discuss plans for their preferred HSR route. Options for the route are at-grade through the neighborhood, an aerial route over Highways 87 and 280, or a tunnel.

From the CWG's email:

We are excited to invite you to the first CWG meeting of 2018. It’s been a few months since our last session and we’re looking forward to updating you on the work that has taken place during that time. The following presentations will be given at the meeting along with Q&A:

City of San Jose will share information on the City’s Generated Option

Caltrains will provide an update on their Business Plan

High Speed Rail will give an update on its recently-released Business Plan

Friday, April 27, 2018

South Bay Clean Creeks Coalition is hosting a town hall meeting to help you find out about the exciting wildlife in our creeks and rivers – salmon spawning activity, our local beaver family, how to spot otters, and more. Bring the kids – it will be a great family event.

Saturday, April 28
6:00 to 7:00 pm
Gardner Community Center, 520 West Virginia

We had a great group this morning for our neighborhood clean-up. They pulled weeds, picked up trash, trimmed plants, and repaired and painted a feature fence. North Willow Glen is even more beautiful thanks to the efforts of these superheroes.

Thursday, April 19, 2018

Join us for an Earth Day clean-up of the neighborhood! Meet at 9:00 am at the bocce courts in Fuller Park (the yellow star on the map) for coffee and bagels. We will split into groups for projects in North Willow Glen.

Thursday, April 05, 2018

Join Councilmember Dev Davis at the Great American Litter Pick Up this Earth Day! Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and refreshments will be served. Litter sticks, gloves, bags, and visibility bests will be provided for volunteers.

North Willow Glen Neighborhood Association would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Councilmember Dev Davis and San Jose Department of Transportation for the new mulch along Bird Avenue! We look forward to continued collaborations to further beautify that important corridor, a true gateway to all of Willow Glen.

Sunday, February 25, 2018

Community Meeting for Caltrain Electrification Project Please join Caltrain staff for a community meeting about Caltrain electrification. Staff will provide information about ongoing and upcoming construction activities occurring in San Jose.

Construction activities are underway in your area, and set to continue in the coming months. Upcoming work includes ongoing tree pruning/removal, utility relocation, and signal/communication equipment inspection. In mid-late March, crews will begin work on the foundations for the overhead contact system poles. The meeting will provide an opportunity for residents to learn more about the project, including the scope and schedule of upcoming construction activities.

About the Project

Caltrain electrification is a key component of the Caltrain Modernization Program that will electrify the Caltrain Corridor from San Francisco’s 4th and King Station to approximately the Tamien Station in San Jose and replace diesel-hauled trains with Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) trains. Caltrain electrification will improve Caltrain system performance, enable more frequent and/or faster train service, and reduce long-term environmental impacts by reducing noise, improving regional air quality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Caltrain electrification is scheduled to be operational by 2022.

Saturday, February 24, 2018

Preservation Action Council of San Jose is hosting a fundraiser tomorrow, February 25, to raise money to restore the dancing pig neon sign that graced the front of Stephens Meats for more than 50 years. It's been deteriorating since the building was removed around it, and you can help get the pig dancing again.